Howell police chase ends with two arrested

12:41 AM,
Feb. 26, 2014

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Sammy Davis of Neptune and Anita Benson of Asbury Park were arrested in Lakewood on Monday after a police chase that started after Walmart loss-prevention personnel confronted the pair for alleged shoplifting, police said.

Police were notified of a shoplifting in progress at the Walmart on Route 9 in Howell at 1:35 p.m. and were advised by store personnel that the two suspects dropped the merchandise upon being confronted and fled in a 2000 Toyota Corolla, police said.

Off-duty police officers who were working a road-construction detail on Lanes Mill Road observed the vehicle heading ...